Industrial Minerals


IM Global Rare Earths Roundup: 3-10 June

10 June 2011


Vale mulls rare earth market entry; Great Western refurbishes South African mine

Brazilian mining giant Vale confirmed to IM that it is studying the potential of rare earth extraction in the South American country, but declined to comment as all projects are in preliminary stages.

Brazil’s science and technology minister, Aloizio Mercadante, recently said: “Vale would bring big benefits to Brazil by entering into this rare earth market and I think it’s an important...